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Nagoya, Japan - What to do proteins and Kevlar have in common? Both feature long chain molecules that are strung together by amide bonds. These strong chemical bonds are also common to many other naturally occurring molecules as well as man-made ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 25 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo shares rose Thursday morning with market confidence boosted by the strong U.S. stocks overnight. The 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average rose 106.12 points, or 0.54 percent, from Wednesday to 19,849.10. The broader Topix index of ... ( read original story ...)

Miyasako said in a news conference at the Foreign Correspondents' Club of Tokyo. They have since recovered. Immigration officials say such people simply need to leave Japan. "The decision has been made that they are to return and so we keep talking to them ... ( read original story ...)

OSAKA – Iris Ohyama, based in Sendai, is taking on Osaka Prefecture’s more established home appliance makers, including Panasonic and Sharp, in the battle for consumers’ hearts and wallets. Iris joined the home appliance market in 2009 and its ... ( read original story ...)

They also chanted slogans venting their opposition to several other issues, including Japan's nuclear power policies, the American presence in Okinawa and an increase in the hourly wage. A recent survey by the Kyodo News agency revealed a public split over ... ( read original story ...)

But the Tokyo Stock Exchange has so far shown little sign of taking an immediate hard-line stance against Toshiba as the company and the authorities grapple with the fallout from huge cost overruns at now bankrupt U.S. nuclear unit Westinghouse. ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 25 (Reuters) - Benchmark TOCOM rubber futures extended ... For the top stories in the rubber market and other news, click or MARKET NEWS * Oil prices retreated slightly Wednesday as investors reacted to a smaller-than-expected U.S. gasoline ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo (AFP) - Japanese well-wishers flocked to a Tokyo zoo Wednesday to get their last glimpse of a possibly pregnant panda before she goes into confinement. Eleven-year-old Shin Shin, who mated with male Ri Ri February, appeared imperiously unruffled by ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO Most Japanese firms believe the Tokyo bourse should be cautious in its approach to any delisting of embattled Toshiba Corp (6502.T), concerned about the potential impact on its clients, subcontractors and financial markets, a Reuters poll showed. The ... ( read original story ...)

TOKYO, May 24 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks closed higher Wednesday as the yen's retreat against the U.S. dollar gave exporters a boost, which had a positive bearing on the broader market ahead of investors tuning in to the U.S. Federal Reserve's May policy ... ( read original story ...)

If Tokyo-based artist Satoshi Maruhashi has his way ... On sale will be works by artists from around the world such as Damien Hirst — the news-making Brit whose creations have included a shark embalmed in formaldehyde and a bisected cow — and Shona ... ( read original story ...)

President of Japan’s Tokyo Verdy FC visited Thailand to follow up on progress in terms of cooperation between Tokyo Verdy FC and Ascot International School. Mr. Hideyuki Hanyu, President of Tokyo Verdy FC stated that “Our football club signed an ... ( read original story ...)

Takashi Hori has been accused of swindling an elderly woman in Shinjuku Ward out of more than 1 million yen (TBS News) TOKYO (TR) – When the hunter becomes the hunted. A 21-year-old man suspected in the swindling of more than 1 million yen from an ... ( read original story ...)

If you want a quiet ride, you give up off-road traction and capability. For its latest generation of Geolandar Mud-Terrain tire, Yokohama set the bar high, and based on our first impressions, exceeded the company’s goals, as well as our expectations with ... ( read original story ...)

Tokyo-The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd., announced today that it has begun deliveries of its 'BluEarth E70' to Subaru Corporation for use as the original equipment tire on the automobile maker's all-new Subaru XV. The tire size is 225/60R17 99H. Subaru ... ( read original story ...)

You just read the reviews for the awesome new Yokohama Geolandar M/T G003 tire, combining the best of on- and off-road performance in a revolutionary new mud-terrain tire that offers great off-road grip and performance while also delivering a civilized on ... ( read original story ...)